NVAR

Protecting Property Rights

The NVAR Government Affairs program develops policy to guide the association in the legislative and regulatory arenas. We then advocate for those policy positions to protect the industry from harmful legislation that would erode private property rights, increase the costs of real estate transactions or place excessive regulations on home owners and buyers, among others.

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The success of these efforts relies on individual Realtor® participation. Our Government Affairs efforts are at their strongest when Realtors® are informed, engaged and ready to act. We offer many ways for you to learn about the issues, meet with your elected officials, and participate in setting NVAR’s lobbying priorities:

Sign Ordinances

New Virginia Laws

Property Tax Rates

2017 Advocacy Priorities

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What We Do

Calls-For-Action

When critical issues arise, your Realtor® associations may call on you to contact your elected officials and advocate the industry position. Using current technology, participating in a Call-For-Action takes a few clicks and a few seconds of your time but makes an enormous difference in our advocacy efforts
Events With Elected Officials

NVAR offers several opportunities to meet elected officials in person. Join fellow NVAR members on the Legislative Trip for a day of lobbying in Richmond. Mingle with state and local officials at the Legislative Reception. Hear from a top political analyst over breakfast with our federal, state and local representatives at Politics and Pancakes. Focus on the issues impacting your neighborhood with our local Town Hall events.
Get Involved

Read more about how you can get involved in our advocacy efforts.
Learn about NV/RPAC

To volunteer for an NVAR committee, click here.

For other information or questions, contact NVARs Government Affairs staff members at govaffairs@nvar.com.
Legislative Updates

NVARs Town Hall Notes newsletter is devoted entirely to public policy issues and news at the federal, state and local levels. It is delivered regulary to your inbox so you will always be current on the industrys news and legislative developments.
NV-RPAC Campaign Committee

Our lobbying and advocacy efforts are aided by knowledgeable elected officials who understand you and your business. The Northern Virginia/Realtors® Political Action Committee helps us elect and keep Realtor®-friendly candidates in office. It also helps us promote the issues Realtors® care about. Members of the NV/RPAC Campaign Committee help educate the association membership on the candidates and issues, and raise funds for NV/RPAC to use in these efforts
Public Policy Committee

The Public Policy Committee meets monthly to discuss current issues and recommend policy positions to NVARs Board of Directors. The committee will regularly invite elected officials and policy experts to address the Committee on issues affecting the industry or the region.
Public Policy Forums

NVAR regularly schedules Policy Forums on topics of interest in the region. From real estate sign regulations to the latest redevelopment proposals, we want you to be informed.

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